Helen Woods, LCSW, LISW

Helen Woods is a licensed social worker based in Ohio who brings eight years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW meaning Licensed Independent Social Worker - and is licensed to practice in both Indiana and Ohio. Helen has worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, career transitions, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and concerns related to self-esteem and identity, including work with LGBT clients.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and collaborative. She meets people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels while tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Helen integrates evidence-informed methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address emotional regulation, coping skills, communication, and behavior change.

Helen offers flexible appointment formats and works with clients to set goals and develop practical strategies for moving forward. She emphasizes empowerment and support as people take steps toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships and life roles.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Helen often uses Client-Centered Therapy, a collaborative style that focuses on the client’s experience and builds a trusting, empathetic relationship to support personal growth and self-understanding. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are integrated when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques are useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Helen collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Helen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect from different locations while working with a licensed professional.